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Jean Segura 2020 Outlook: Stable Middle Infield Consolation Prize
5 years agoJean Segura underachieved for his standards in his first season with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019. He slashed .280/.323/.420 with 12 HR, 79 R, 60 RBI, and 10 stolen bases as some minor injuries limited him to 144 games. Segura disappointed the most on the base paths, but he battled nagging heel and shin injuries in July which could be a leading factor to his career-low 12 SB attempts. While his batting average reached a four-year low, it was a respectable number nonetheless, and his swing didn't appear to change enough to warrant the results. His 23.9% line drive rate, 32.7% Hard Hit%, and 88.0 MPH Exit Velocity all came in above his lifetime averages, but yet his .302 BABIP lagged his beginning of the season .320 career mark. With the addition of Didi Gregorius, Segura will likely move over to second base, but he should remain the primary two-hole hitter for the club. We can't rely on a high home run output, but he'll provide a crisp batting average, sturdy run total, and double-digit thefts, which makes his 184.2 ADP appealing if you miss out on the elite players at the middle infield positions.
